DMAR Update for Week Ending 1/17/09:
Kaitlyn-Rose:She is now full term and on day 339. She can give birth anytime now. Two days ago we started Kaitlyn on Domperidone. This is a paste that will help with her milk production. Kaitlyn can nurse her babies fully, however it takes a little time in the beginning for her to produce enough milk to keep the cria gaining weight. We have found that by using domperidone we only had to supplement 1 bottle per day for approx. 3 days then mom takes over completely. Keep your eyes open for her tell tale signs of labor….going to the dung pile repeatedly. Don’t forget you can watch her at http://www.desertmtnalpacas.com and then clicking on the Live Cam link at the top menu.
Bianca’s Pup:The pup is doing well. I have been supplementing the puppy with 4 bottles daily and she has been gaining weight consistently. She is currently four weeks old and weighs a little over 2 1/2 lbs. Her eyes and ears are open now. She is getting more active and is constantly found sitting up just looking around. She growls a little here and there, but I think it is more by accident than on purpose.
DMAR Online Store:I have been adding more products in the online store. Products such as men’s and women’s alpaca sweaters. My favorite new product is a baby alpaca stuffed cat:
The dimensions are 16″ x 5″ x 6″ and is wonderfully soft. You just want to cuddle with it as if it were a real cat. The price is $35.00 and comes in many colors. Too many for me to list, so I ask that you let me select the color to send to you.
To view this product in more detail and all other alpaca products, please go to the online store at http://dmarstore.desertmtnalpacas.com.
Alpaca Sales:We have added more alpacas to our sales list. We have AOCR My Golly Miss Molly, a true black, who will be sold with cria at side, DMAR Versace. Versace’s sire is Snowmass Incan Emperor. To date both Incan’s offspring, DMAR Nikoli and DMAR Armani, have both won in the show ring with Armani going on to winning reserve color champion. Versace has perfect conformation, is very box shaped with fleece that is fine and crimpy. We look forward to seeing this little boy grow and be shown in the show ring. Molly sells with cria for $13k. Financing is available. To view more on Molly or any other alpacas for sale, please go to http://desertmtnalpacas.com/alpaca-sales.html.
